March 2009
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Star Ledger columnist Mark DiIonno doesn’t get social media. That’s fine and not terribly surprising. Many dead-tree media writers can’t grasp the tectonic shift happening right below their feet in…
February 2009
I’m using imeem a lot lately for streaming music and discovery, but their search function could use some improvement.
Doing some mild celebrating after an intense but rewarding week. TGIF. Next week, more hurdles.
Press Release on our Cmte Hearing: http://tinyurl.com/byvzla. Hello, wine lovers!
Finally wrapping up most of my work for the day. It’s been a long, but productive session. Lots more prepping to do before Monday.
Uncork New Jersey Legislation Gaining Ground in... →
Uncork New Jersey Press Release - Committee Hearing
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Our legislation to uncork New Jersey is scheduled for Committee on Monday. We need your help today, wine lovers! http://snipr.com/uncorkcmte
Up to Asbury Park this morning, then dealing with some web update issues and prep work for a legislative hearing on Monday.
Our uncork New Jersey legislation moves ahead, but we still need your help! http://snipr.com/cmte1
En route to Asbury Park for a day of work out of our client’s office. Lots of local outreach and informational meetings on tap.
A Great Example of Hosting the Conversation When... →
Listen to me speak about online reputation management long enough and you’ll hear me talk about the importance of “hosting the conversation” when under attack.
Here’s a great example of…
My Linkblog: A Great Example of Hosting the Conversation When Under Attack: Listen to me speak about.. http://tinyurl.com/cuq9js
Leaving the Princeton HQ for a charity event meeting. Then, finishing up some work before the Point Pleasant Open Space Commission meeting.
Already off to a good start for a productive work week! No stopping us now!
Our UncorkNJ.com wine corkscrews were spotted on New Jersey Network’s Reporters Roundtable! http://snipr.com/njncorkscrew
Prepping for what will be a busy but hopefully very rewarding week ahead.
Ra Ra Riot - Dying is Fine →
I love this song from the latest Ra Ra Riot album. I hope you enjoy “Dying is Fine.”
My Interview About Updating Wine Laws in New... →
I was interviewed for an internet radio show hosted by InnovativeMediaPR regarding the work CPA is doing to update wine laws in New Jersey. Enjoy the show, and if you’re a wine lover in New…
President Obama's Weekly Address - 2/21/09 →
Back up to north Jersey today for a client meeting, then returning to the Shore for a conference call. Then…Miller time!
Should state employees be required to live in the state in which they work? I don’t think so.
PowerPoint really needs to step up its game with regard to convenient video integration.
Give Him a Real Chance →
We’re not even 30 days into the Obama adminstration and already the local newspaper is publishing letters calling President Obama everything from traitor to socialist and predicting the end of the…
If you’re an NJ-based pizzeria and you don’t have white pie, then you should have your pizzeria designation stricken.
Full plate today! Wine, newsletter, energy and stimulus package issues are all bubbling to the top.
My Linkblog: 44% of Small Businesses Still Don’t Have a Web Site!: Over at Frank Thinking, contribut.. http://tinyurl.com/d4rhvg
44% of Small Businesses Still Don’t Have a Web... →
Over at Frank Thinking, contributing Pilgrim Frank Reed shares a study that reveals just why it’s so hard to get small businesses to break their local newspaper/yellow pages advertising…
Home for a few minutes before going to the Point Pleasant Council meeting.
Up early in preparation for a busy day. Any NJ wine lovers interested in talking to the media? I need 2-3 NJ residents by COB today. DM me.
Home after a slow, gingerly run, but a good run nonetheless.
Half Marathon Training →
Pat’s Run 2007 - Tempe, AZI’m seriously considering signing up for the Asbury Park Half Marathon. I’ve been running on and off for a few years and have run primarily 5K and 10K races,…
Wondering why AccuWeather and WeatherUndergound have a 6 degree difference for the current temperature.
MTV Clamping Down on Embedded Videos →
Straight from the they-just-don’t-get-it department, MTV has decided to shut down the ability to embed videos via their API. The ability to easily and quickly share embeddable video has been a…
Having another couple over for Valentine’s Day dinner then going to see Matt O’Ree at the Westside Tavern - http://www.mattoree.com/
Point Pleasant Open Space Plan →
Below is the Open Space Plan for the town where I live, Point Pleasant, NJ.
President Obama's Weekly Address - 2/14/09 →
Ra Ra Riot - Can You Tell →
I love this song from the latest Ra Ra Riot album. I hope you enjoy “Can You Tell.”
Time to Start Blogging, Again →
Once again, a long break from blogging eventually finds me right back here. I’m committed to increasing the frequency of my blogging, so hopefully, they’ll be new content up here beginning…now….
White Stripes - You Don't Know What Love Is →
The White Stripes are one of my favorite bands and “You Don’t Know What Love Is” is definitely one of my favorite videos - perfect composition, editing and accompaniment. Enjoy!
The…
US Senate now taking up the stimulus bill. Glad someone is working past 5pm on Friday!
Off to north Jersey. Hope the Parkway is clear! vroooom…
Planning meeting with a new client this morning!
Yes, we do have a Facebook group for our UncorkNJ wine shipping efforts. - http://tinyurl.com/aaxtah
What is the Strategy for the Assembly Democrats? →
Promoted by Jason Springer: Something to think about. Assembly Democrats are in a position of strength going into the 2009 legislative elections. They have a commanding 48-32 majority with…
My Linkblog: What is the Strategy for the Assembly Democrats?: Promoted by Jason Springer: Somethin.. http://tinyurl.com/crhe68
Home briefly for dinner then off to the Point Pleasant Democratic Club’s monthly meeting.
NJBIZ.com spotlights our efforts to uncork New Jersey and open up consumer choice in the Garden State http://njbiz.com/article.asp?aID=77286
Liking the “Like” function on Facebook. It took a while but it’s good.
AmericanWinery.com announces their support of efforts to open up consumer choice for fine wines in New Jersey - http://snipr.com/awpress
Truth →
Last night Jessica showed me an essay she wrote after reading DBC Pierre’s Vernon God Little. In the opening paragraph she wrote:
DBC Pierre explores the affect of media on citizens, and the…